Category : human-resources

Sometimes organizations will ask a trainer to calculate the ROI of a training initiative to justify a training budget. In this case, the benefit may need to be estimated if actual data is not available. Calculating ROI can also help training and development professionals recognize areas where they can streamline their efforts. This allows them to present a more cost-effective solution that is more likely to get stakeholder buy in.

Everyone, not just the President, could use a 100 Day Plan when taking on a new job or position. A thoughtfully created 100 Day Plan, supported by effective online training, can drive organizational accountability for ensuring new hire success.

As companies build a training department, there are many questions that come up. What training role should we hire first? Should we start with live training or online training? What learning technology should we choose? How much should we invest in the overall training function? How much of the investment should be spent on the different functions within the training department?

It's been found that full-time employees spend 33 percent of their waking hours at their workplace - that a third of your life spent at the office! It's no wonder, then, that your working environment can have such a big impact on your happiness and productivity.

Managers often talk about "empowering" employees. Books are written about it. Studies show it improves productivity, quality, employee satisfaction, and customer service. We all know it's important, but the fact of the matter is that most of the time, when managers try to empower their employees, they miss out on a crucial component.